109th Congress Popluar Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most popular programs for the 109th Congress Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=289
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2015 21:26:13 GMTNews ReviewMr. Hitchens and Mr. Sullivan spoke about current issues including Iraq and the 2002 elections. They also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.
Chancellor Ritchie and students participated via video link from the Cable Center at the University of Denver.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew House Majority LeadershipRepublican Congressional leaders spoke to reporters to announce the reelection of Representative DeLay to the office of Majority Leader. No changes were made to the Republican Party's leadership. Representatives also spoke about their legislative agenda for the 109th Congress, including Social Security and tax reforms. Following their remarks, the speakers responded to questions from members of the press.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184471-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184471-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse SessionThe House met overnight in order to complete business prior to adjourning the first session of the 109th Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190414-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190414-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Member of CongressInterview with Amar and Raj Jindal, the parents of Representative Bobby Jindal.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-3Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Mock Swearing-In CeremonyHouse members elected in November re-enacted their swearing-in and brought their families in to greet and pose for pictures with Speaker Dennis Hastert in his office at the Capitol.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185020-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185020-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTLife and Career of Jim DeMintSenator DeMint talked about his life, career, and the value of public service.
Then Representative DeMint won the seat left open when Senator Fritz Hollings retired.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTLife and Career of Mel MartinezAs part of an interview series with several new members, Senator Martinez spoke about his life and career and participation in public service. Mr. Caputo spoke on the telephone about Senator Maritnez.
The former Housing and Urban Development Secretary won the seat left open when Senator Bob Graham retired.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTConvening of 109th CongressOpening day activities for the convening of the 109th Congress was covered. Live and taped interviews with members of the House and Senate and live events were shown as well as information on the make-up of the new Congress. Telephone lines were open for viewers' comments. Ms. Kiely also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184941-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184941-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTLife and Career of Johnny IsaksonSenator Isakson talked about his life and career in Georgia, time in public service, and recounted several experiences in his life.
Then Representative Isakson won the seat left open when Senator Zell Miller retired.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTIssues Conference for New MembersThe Institute of Politics hosted a bipartisan forum for the newest members of Congress on the issues of congressional relations with the White House. The speakers detailed their experiences working as congressional staff members or White House advisers, explaining the legislative process. After their presentations they answered questions from the new members.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184668-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184668-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTDeLay Resignation AnnouncementIn a video press release, Rep. Tom DeLay announced that he would resign from his seat in the House of Representatives sometime in June, 2006.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191925-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191925-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTWelcome New Members of CongressPresident Bush spoke to new members gathered at the White House on the first day of the 109th Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184997-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184997-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional Prayer ServiceMembers of the 109th Congress were at a Congressional Prayer Service.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185016-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185016-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Members of CongressThe Representatives-elect discussed their election, orientation this week, and the issues they foresee for the 109th Congress. They responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHealth Care Issues in CongressStaff members representing three committees talked about health care issues that will be on the 109th Congress's agenda. Topics included Medicare, Medicaid reform, children's health, private health insurance, block grants, and long-term care. After their presentations the participants answered audience members' questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184770-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184770-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional ReformModerated by Mr. Lilly, congressional Democrats and others talked about proposed changes in the rules and procedures of the U.S. House of Representatives. Among the topics they addressed were various legislative proposals made in the 109th Congress, parliamentary rules and procedures used by the Republican majority to block proposals or avoid some votes on issues, the role of Congress in maintaining a balance of power in the constitutional system, and the likely impact or ne public policy-making procedures. They also talked about instances when votes had been held open for several hours to obtain a majority, exclusion of minority members from committee conferences, and examples of partisan interests overcoming traditionally transparent lawmaking.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190189-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190189-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Committee Operating FundsHouse Administration Committee held a hearing on the operating funds requests of the various House committees.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185939-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185939-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse AgendaThe guests are two newspaper editors that cover Capitol Hill. They discussed Congress' new party leadership and committee chairmen as well as the major issues to be addressed this session. They responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185015-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185015-4Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTSenate Agenda and New MembersAccompanied by newly-elected Republican senators, Senator Allen spoke to reporters about freshmen orientation and the agenda for the 109th Congress. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184502-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184502-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Party AgendaMs. Bernard talked about the Republican Party agenda for the new Congress, including proposals for Social Security reform. She also responded to viewer comments and questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185250-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185250-6Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Senate AgendaRepublican senators talked with reporters about the Republican agenda and announced the first ten legislative items to be introduced on the Senate floor. The topics included Social Security, tax simplification, health, and class action reform. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185257-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185257-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Congressional AgendaPanelists discussed the results of the recent election and the policy agendas for the new Congress. Among the topics they addressed were the likely impact of Republican control, policies of potential unification and division, and the likely impact of shifts in Congressional power structures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184326-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184326-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTSenate Republican LeadershipRepublican leaders spoke to reporters about their agenda for the 109th Congress, the results of leadership elections, and future committee assignments. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184497-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184497-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT109th CongressMs. Milligan had talked about the opening of 109th Congress, its
rules, and the agenda as previously announced by the House and Senate
leadership. She also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184978-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184978-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional IssuesRuth Marcus talked about her recent columns on House Majority Leader Tom DeLay as well as other congressional issues. She responded to calls, faxes, and e-mails from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCapitol Hill StoriesParticipating by telephone Ms. Davis talked about changes in the U.S. House leadership positions and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184480-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184480-5Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional IssuesMr. Tyrrell talked about House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, the threatened Senate filibuster, and other congressional issues. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and e-mails from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-3Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTDemocratic Congressional AgendaDemocratic leaders spoke to reporters about their agenda for the lame-duck session of Congress, the makeup of the 109th Congress, and the results of the 2004 elections. They also answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184370-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184370-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Member of CongressA C-SPAN crew followed Representative Green through his new office spaces on Capitol Hill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-6Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Democratic AgendaDemocratic leaders spoke to reporters about their conference leadership elections, the Democratic agenda for the 109th Congress, and answered questions about a Republican rule change to allow Representative DeLay to keep his leadership position if indicted on campaign fundraising charges in Texas.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184494-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184494-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCapitol Hill StoriesMr. Kane discussed how Senators Specter, Warner, and Collins could tip the balance in a vote to confirm John Bolton as United Nations ambassador by the Senate.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186686-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186686-5Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTSunday Talk Show StakeoutAfter appearing on ABC News' 'This Week,' Senators Schumer and Lott talked separately with reporters about United Nations ambassador nominee John Bolton and U.S. Senate filibusters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186351-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186351-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Dinan talked about the congressional legislative agenda.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186604-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186604-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Member of CongressA C-SPAN crew followed Representative Davis through his new offices.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-5Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Republican LeadershipRepublican members spoke to reporters about changes to House rules that would allow a member of the majority leadership to keep their position when facing state and local indictments. The rule was changed to ensure that Representative DeLay keep his position as majority leader in the event that a local prosecutor in Texas secured an indictment against Mr. DeLay on campaign finance charges. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184514-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184514-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Democratic Committee AssignmentsRepresentative Menendez spoke to reporters about committee assignments for the 109th Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185034-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185034-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTHouse Republican LeadershipRepresentative DeLay spoke to reporters about changes to House rules that would allow a member of the majority leadership to keep their position when facing state and local indictments. The rule was changed to ensure that Representative DeLay keep his position as majority leader in the event that a local prosecutor in Texas secured an indictment against Mr. DeLay on campaign finance charges. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184500-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184500-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Members of Congress Going to White HouseNew members in the 109th Congress arrived at the White House for a welcome reception.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185001-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185001-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTSenate AgendaSenator-Elect Burr talked about congressional issues. He won the Senate seat held by John Edwards. He spoke about the orientation offered for incoming members of Congress, personnel changes at the Central Intelligence Agency, the federal budget, and potential legislation for the upcoming 109th Congress. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184286-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184286-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Samuel talked about legislation before Congress, current policy issues in the news, and Senate consideration of President Bush's judicial nominations. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186492-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186492-2Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCapitol Hill StoriesMr. Curran discussed the ethics probe in the House of Representatives, as well as the low poll numbers in Pennsylvania for Senator Santorum.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-7
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-7Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCapitol Hill StoriesMr. Curran reported on current congressional news stories.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-6Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Swindell talked about legislation now in both houses of Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186591-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186591-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew Member of CongressNewly-elected Rep. Bean was at the Lincoln Memorial with family and friends, where they were photographed by reporters. She talked with media members about the congressional agenda and her impressions of Washington.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185011-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185011-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMs. Seabrook talked about current legislation being debated in Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186690-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186690-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTNew House Members PhotographNew Members gathered on the Capitol steps for their official photograph.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184453-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184453-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMTDemocratic House AgendaRepresentative Memendez talked briefly to reporters about the Democratic Party's legislative agenda and issues facing the 109th Congress. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184982-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184982-1Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT